Wright State Headlines
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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May 12
Marty Sexton appointed dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services
Marty Sexton previously served as acting dean and associate dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading
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May 12
Eye in the sky
Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading
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May 9
Wright State media highlights, May 3–9
Wright State made headlines this week with media coverage highlighting commencement celebrations, student success, alumni achievements and faculty expertise. Continue reading
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May 8
Wright State alum shapes the future of AI in national defense
Kevin Schmidt, now developing cutting-edge AI technologies for the Air Force Research Laboratory, credits his success to the experiences he received during his behavioral neuroscience studies at Wright State. Continue reading
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Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering
Wright State’s IHE engineering, business online programs among nation’s best, says U.S. News and World Report
Wright State’s ranked programs include Industrial and Human Factors Engineering (IHE), MBA, Information Systems and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Continue reading
Top research stories in 2020
From a new MRI scanner to access to a unique 3D laser printer to imaging and treating ovarian cancer, Wright State faculty and students pursued important research endeavors in 2020. Continue reading
Sky high
Wright State engineering students help a local middle school launch a high-altitude balloon
The Wright State students are members of the university’s chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Continue reading
Engineering, computing students take part in virtual induction ceremony for Order of the Engineer
The ceremony was for all undergraduates from the College of Engineering and Computer Science who completed their degrees in the Summer or Fall Semesters of 2019 or the Spring Semester of 2020. Continue reading
Wright State playing major role in virtual TEDxDayton 2020 by hosting filming and providing speakers
Four people with Wright State connections, including two faculty members, will speak during TEDxDayton 2020. Continue reading
Wright State receives Defense Department funds to acquire advanced MRI scanner
New MRI scanner will allow Wright State to expand its neuroscience research and create a neuroimaging center for cognitive technologies. Continue reading
Wright State researcher Ulas Sunar wins $1.7 million grant to demonstrate novel approach for imaging and treating ovarian cancer
Ulas Sunar, director of the Biomedical Imaging Laboratory, is investigating new techniques to detect and treat small tumor nodules in ovarian cancer. Continue reading
Online feature of Wright State’s industrial and systems engineering degree expected to boost enrollment
Students will be able to complete the final two years of the bachelor’s degree program in industrial and systems engineering completely online. Continue reading
Jaime Ramirez-Vick inducted as a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
Jaime E. Ramirez-Vick, professor of biomedical engineering, was elected a Fellow to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Continue reading
Wright State University receives $2.5 million estate gift
The estate of the late Klaus and Anna Otten funds scholarships in the Wright State College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
